essentially
Britishadverb
Example Sentences
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“And one of the unintended consequences is that it has essentially induced the equivalent of a recession on the production of housing.”
From Los Angeles Times
The group argues it would result in more lawsuits against local and state officials, essentially creating multiple paths for litigation.
From Los Angeles Times
The last time Medicare Advantage payment rates were essentially flat year over year was in 2015.
From Barron's
After years of slow growth in the post pandemic era, California’s population stayed essentially flat from July 2024 to July 2025, according to Census Bureau data released Tuesday.
From Los Angeles Times
To reopen relatively quickly — before reconstruction was completed — Pali High made strategic use of the campus’ expansive grounds — essentially converting green areas, notably the baseball field, into land for temporary buildings.
From Los Angeles Times
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